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Lähikaupan nainen by Sayaka Murata

51 reviews

extraaardvark's review against another edition

challenging reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Stalking

robinks's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I really enjoyed this short novel. As someone who used to live in Japan (and is currently visiting!), so many of the little snippets of convenience store happenings were super nostalgic. I also enjoyed the larger commentary on conformity and what is deemed “normal.”

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism, Acephobia/Arophobia, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Classism

Moderate: Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, and Pregnancy

Minor: Chronic illness, Rape, and Sexual content

emmieanna's review against another edition

reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I thought the premise of this book was extremely interesting. It raises a lot of questions surrounding anonymity, societal expectations, the idea of ‘normaitivity’, purpose and happiness. Her peers’ obsession with stagnation and propriety was very telling

and I am so happy that she figured out in the end that she is completely fine living her life in a way that makes sense to her, not other people.

Keiko is so unusual and it was refreshing to be inside her mind. Seeing how analytically she thinks was a great insight into how some neurodiverse people process the world. Despite that it is never explicitly discussed, I feel that Convenience Store Woman could be considered authentic representation of neurodiversity and would recommend this book as a diverse narrative. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Cancer, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Stalking, and Pregnancy

kaneebli's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, Sexism, and Acephobia/Arophobia

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Sexual harassment

Minor: Animal death, Rape, Violence, Stalking, and Pregnancy

jadams89's review against another edition

funny reflective fast-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Animal death, Violence, and Stalking

shoelace's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Violence

norea999's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The first half nothing happened which of course is to be expected as this book is more of a character study than anything. However in the second half there was a sort of plot, a problem that occurred, the ending felt a bit rushed thought. My main issue was the language though, now as the story is told in the main character’s voice who is really direct (and probs autistic) it makes sense that the writing style would be just as to the point. So definitely not the author’s fault, i guess it’s just my personal preference, just a bit too much tell and not enough show for me. It just felt like I didn’t really get the chance to immerse myself in her world because everything was already spelled out for me/ no reading in between the lines.

Also quick heads up for anyone thinking this will be a super fluffy/quirky/fun read, it is actually quite heavy but relevant in the themes it deals with and can be sad. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Minor: Violence

wordsofclover's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny

Minor: Violence

chemicalvampire's review against another edition

adventurous reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

It is very fascinating to read a book about someone who has no interest in conforming to society's expectations. I think Sayaka Murata did an incredible job making me care about the life of someone who essentially does not have any emotions and only thinks about what is rational to her. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Violence and Sexual harassment

soniaiscool's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

just an autistic girl with a special interest in convenience stores

A funny take on prescribed expectations from society 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Violence, and Stalking